The Ohio River Trade, 1788-1830 (eBook)

Enriched edition. Navigating the Currents of Early American Trade

Hazel Yearsley Shaw (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
87 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406618387-5 (EAN)

Infos

In "The Ohio River Trade, 1788-1830," Hazel Yearsley Shaw provides a meticulous examination of the economic and cultural dynamics surrounding the Ohio River trade during a pivotal era in American history. Shaw employs a blend of narrative non-fiction and critical analysis, utilizing primary sources such as merchant accounts, diaries, and governmental records to paint a vivid picture of the river as a conduit for commerce and cultural exchange. The work is deeply contextualized within the broader scope of early American development, illustrating how the trade network facilitated not only economic prosperity but also migration, settler colonialism, and the eventual rise of the Midwest as an integral part of the nation's fabric. Shaw's background as a historian with expertise in transportation and trade in early America informs her nuanced narrative. With a Ph.D. focused on American economic history, Shaw has dedicated her career to bridging gaps in historical knowledge concerning the Midwest and the Ohio River region specifically. Her extensive research in both archival repositories and historical societies underscores her commitment to revealing overlooked aspects of American economic history. This book is essential for historians, economists, and general readers alike who seek to understand the complexities of early American trade and its lasting implications. Shaw's engaging prose and thorough research make this a compelling read for anyone interested in the interconnections of geography, economy, and society in shaping the United States.

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Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 19.5.2021
• Einführung: Lucas Covington
• Mitarbeit: Kommentare: Lucas Covington
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte
• Schlagworte: 19th century commerce • American frontier economics • commerce along the Ohio River • early american commerce • early American economy • economic development in Ohio Valley • economic history exploration • frontier trade relations • frontier trading posts • historical trade networks • History • maritime history of the Midwest • nineteenth century trade routes • ohio river • Ohio River trade • ohio river valley • primary source analysis • regional development impact • river transportation history • river transportation logistics • Scholarly Historical Narrative • shipping industry in early America